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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.27 and 414.21

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.27 and 414.21 is: 593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.27 : 414.21 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.27/414.21 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.27x = 414.21 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.27x = 171,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,570.70/289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.13

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